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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Finance in France

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Cost Per Purchase for Finance in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Finance in France shows extreme variability in Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase, with very low costs in late 2024 and a sharp spike by July 2025.
  • Compared to the global baseline, France is far below market in October–November 2024, then far above market in July 2025.
  • Baseline seasonality is clear: higher costs in December–February and broad easing into summer with a pronounced dip in September.
  • Overall, the selected series has very high volatility, while the global trend remains relatively steady.

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Finance and target country France compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Finance in France: overview of cost-per-purchase

  • Average (across available months): 253.13
  • High: 756.19 in July 2025
  • Low: 1.11 in November 2024
  • First-to-last change: approximately +36,000% (from 2.09 in October 2024 to 756.19 in July 2025)
  • Volatility and month-to-month moves:
  • October to November 2024: −47% (2.09 to 1.11)
  • November 2024 to July 2025: an abrupt multi-hundred-fold increase, producing a clear outlier in July
  • Notes: The series contains three data points with a gap from November 2024 to July 2025; the spike in July 2025 dominates averages and volatility.

Global baseline: overview

  • Average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 47.82
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • First-to-last change: −30.8% (46.67 in October 2024 to 32.29 in September 2025)
  • Seasonality and volatility:
  • Costs lift into late Q4 and peak in Q1 (December–February are elevated: 51.53–53.89).
  • Gradual easing through spring and summer.
  • A notable drop in September 2025 (32.29), the lowest point in the period.
  • Month-to-month fluctuations remain within a relatively narrow band versus the selected series.

How France compares to the global baseline

  • Overlapping months comparison:
  • October 2024: 2.09 in France vs 46.67 globally (≈95.5% below market).
  • November 2024: 1.11 vs 43.19 (≈97.4% below market).
  • July 2025: 756.19 vs 46.21 (≈1,537% above market).
  • Average on overlapping months:
  • France: 253.13 vs global: 45.36 (≈5.6× higher), driven entirely by the July 2025 spike.
  • If focusing only on October–November 2024, France averages 1.60 vs 44.93 globally (≈96% below market).
  • Positioning summary:
  • Late 2024: below average and in line with lower-cost conditions.
  • July 2025: far above market due to a single, outsized surge.

Seasonality signals

  • The baseline supports well-known patterns: costs typically increase in Q4 and stay elevated into Q1 around holiday periods, then moderate through summer with a late-Q3 dip.
  • The limited France series does not provide enough continuity to confirm local seasonality; the July 2025 value functions as an outlier against the smoother global trend.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and France helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting France, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.